The Queen's University Medical Group
Advanced Practice Provider - Employee Health (North Hawaii Community Hospital, Big Island/Call-in) (155660)
67-1125 Mamalahoa Highway, Waimea, HI 96743
On-site · $74.16/hr (as posted)
First seen by offpeak October 5, 2026
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Company Overview In January 2014, Queen’s North Hawaii Community Hospital became part of The Queen’s Health Systems, a not-for-profit corporation established in 1985 to bring expanded healthcare capabilities to the people of Hawaii and the Pacific Basin. Our rural 35-bed acute care hospital Offer a full spectrum of acute care, outpatient services and 24/7 emergency services and delivers high-quality care on a consistent basis. QNHCH combines high tech capability with a commitment to honoring blended-care practices and procedures centered on putting patients first, creating a healing experience for the whole person – mind, body and spirit. QNHCH is a non-profit community hospital serving more than 30,00 residents and visitors in North Hawaii. The Queen’s Health Systems mission is to fulfill the intent of Queen Emma and King Kamehameha IV to provide in perpetuity quality healthcare services to improve the wellbeing of Native Hawaiians and all of the people of Hawaii. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- An Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is a medical provider who treats, diagnoses, prescribes, and/or performs or assists in surgical procedures. APPs are licensed healthcare professionals, credentialed and privileged through the Medical Staff Office. APPs work collaboratively with physicians and the care team in all areas of the hospital and clinics to create a seamless environment of care. APPs are highly knowledgeable and serve as an essential part of the development and implementation of patients' care. The APP develops protocols for care, as appropriate, serves as a health care researcher, interdisciplinary consultant, and patient advocate.
- If licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), (State of Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Title 16, sub chapter 14, Hawaii Revised Statues.):
- The APRN functions as an expert practitioner with educator consultant, researcher and leadership role components and functions autonomously and in collaboration with other healthcare professionals to enhance the quality of nursing practice and patient care.
- Provides health care that includes services to individuals and families, emphasizing health promotion, disease prevention, and diagnosis and management of acute and chronic diseases. Direct care services may include, but are not limited to, obtaining a patient history, providing a complete or focused physical examination, ordering, conducting and interpreting diagnostic and laboratory tests, performing procedures, patient and family education, and managing social, economic and ethical issues within the scope of a health care provider. Indirect patient care services may include, but are limited to setting standards for nursing practice and facilitating the professional practice of nursing care at the bedside.
- If licensed as Physician Assistant (PA) (State of Hawaii Administrative Rules Chapter 85, Subchapter 6):
- A PA is an individual who has been certified by the board to practice medicine with physician supervision. A PA may perform those duties and responsibilities delegated by the supervising physician.
- Under the supervision of a Physician, the PA functions as an expert practitioner. The PA provides health care that includes services to individuals and families, which includes health promotion, disease prevention, diagnosis and management of acute and chronic disease. Direct care services may include, but is not limited to, obtaining patient histories, providing a complete or focused physical examination, ordering, conducting, and interpreting diagnostic and laboratory tests, various diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures; and performing procedures, etc., within scope of practice and licensure. The PA also provides patient and family education, and management of social, economic, and ethical issues within the scope of the health care provider.
- Finger dexterity, seeing, hearing, speaking.
- Continuous: sitting, static gripping of an object for prolonged periods.
- Frequent: walking.
- Occasional: standing, stooping/bending, climbing stairs, walking on uneven ground, lifting and carrying usual weight of 1 pound up to 5 pounds, reaching above, at and below shoulder level, frequent gripping of an object.
- Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions.
- May be exposed to communicable disease and body fluids, and chemicals.
- May be required to deal with hostile patients and/or families.
- Current Hawaii State license as an APRN or Physician Assistant in good standing
- If licensed as an APRN, specialty board certification aligned with area of assignment is required.
- Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
- Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP)
- Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP)
- Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
- Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP)
- Adult Geriatric Acute Car Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
- Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
- Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist (ACNS)
- Adult Geriatric Clinical Nurse Specialist (AGCNS)
- Gerontological Nurse Practitioner Certification (GNP-BC)
- If licensed as an APRN and assigned to Women’s Health, board certification as a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) will be an accepted certification.
- If licensed as an APRN, prescriptive authority for non-controlled substances is required.
- Depending on area of assignment, prescriptive authority for controlled substances may be required.
- Depending on area of assignment, additional certification(s) may be required.
- Credentialing and privileging required.
- Current BLS certification.
- If licensed as an APRN, two (2) years nursing experience or successful completion of an APRN Fellowship Program for any APRN position
- One (1) year of clinical experience working as an APRN or Physician Assistant preferred.